Duoliji Bu

Duoliji Bu

　　Duoliji Bu is a distinctive fruit snack made from crabapple fruit, which is sun-dried and produced in the Lijiang area. In Lijiang, the crabapple is called “Duoli.” The fruit is nearly spherical, slightly larger than a grape. It blooms in March and ripens in August. The skin is red, and the flesh is yellow. During processing, the fruit is cut in half. Duoliji Bu has a sweet and sour taste and a unique flavor. It also offers various health benefits such as promoting diuresis, quenching thirst, and aiding digestion. In traditional Naxi herbal medicine, Duoliji Bu is one of the main remedies used to treat urinary system disorders. When the crabapple fruit is in season, almost every household in Lijiang Ancient Town sun-dries some Duoliji Bu. This “green fruit” — free from any harmful substances — can be purchased year-round at shops or street stalls in the Old Town’s Square Street.